Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 144 and 131
The least common multiple (LCM) of 144 and 131 is 18864.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 144 and 131?
First, calculate the GCD of 144 and 131 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 144 ÷ 131 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 131 ÷ 13 = 10 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 1 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 124 and 67 | 8308 |
| 196 and 147 | 588 |
| 20 and 192 | 960 |
| 151 and 31 | 4681 |
| 112 and 173 | 19376 |